Sunday, February 19, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** With Ash Wednesday this coming Wednesday, Pope Francis has delivered his annual Lenten Message (link) 

** A message of support from Cardinal John Dew for everyone affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

** The bishops who attended last week's Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania assembly in Fiji have published a statement affirming their deepening commitment to our ocean home. Read the statement here in PDF: 

** Rebecca Taylor-Hunt of Catholic Discovery thanks Br Peter Bray FSC (Vice-Chancellor of Bethlehem University) for his nationwide speaking tour on the Palestinian issue.

** Ash Wednesday is next Wednesday 22 February and marks the beginning of the season of Lent. It is the first of the 40 days of Lent leading up to Easter. The National Liturgy Office has resources for Ash Wednesday here ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue no. 654, February 12-25 2023:  Bishop launches appeal to help flood victims ... Catholic agencies door-knocking to find the vulnerable ... Vinnies see big increase in demand after Auckland deluge ... Crisis of love today is crisis of vision (Christopher West)... Editorial: Speaking truth with love ... Msgr Brendan Daly: The importance of the sacrament of Penance ... Church in Oceania preparing response to Synod document ... Sir Patrick Hogan, a steward of God's natural kingdom ... Rose Muir: "Nga Tapuwae 2023 - sharing my experience ... MPs visit religious leaders forum meeting ... Sarah Sparks: Elderly at heart of new national campaign (The Hello Project).

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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS

Students respond to Pope Francis' call
Australian and New Zealand Catholic secondary school students are responding to a call from Pope Francis to be the changemakers in the struggle against human trafficking ...

FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Obituary: Richard Edward Hendriks, 1956 - 2022
Richard Hendriks spent a life negotiating the balance between work and family, ever informed by a deeply held Christian faith. He toiled prodigiously, acquired a measure of material wealth but never lost sight of what was truly important.

Life story: Anne McCormack's life-long passion for people and their wellbeing
Anne McCormack, who died in Christchurch on December 1 after a lengthy illness, was for many years the director of Catholic Social Services and became widely known and respected in the city. Described by many as one of a kind, McCormack was a deeply spiritual person with an infectious joyful spirit and seemingly inexhaustible energy.

St Joseph's School Stratford pupil first female recipient of Will Young Trust grant
A St Joseph's School Stratford pupil is the first female recipient of the Will Young Trust grant. Will Young, of New Plymouth, is a batsman for the New Zealand cricket team. He set up a trust to help youth cricket in Taranaki. As a contracted player of New Zealand Cricket, he decided to donate a portion of his retainer to the trust. Applicants can apply for the grant to help with the costs associated with playing cricket.

Friday's fresh food fundraiser turns 15
Katikati Plant and Produce Market celebrates 15 years this week. The market was set up as St Pius X Catholic Church fundraising and in more recent years shared the running of the market with Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty fundraising team. Market proceeds are shared between the two.

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SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Father Gerard Aynsley in Mercy Parish – Whanau Aroha, Dunedin South can be viewed at: 

Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: 
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live  (only viewable in New Zealand). 


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Second Sunday of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day, by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral,  Wellington.
Matthew 5:38-48   Teaching about revenge

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: Holy … what me?

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
7th Sunday Yr. A – Love Your Neighbour

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STATION XV (podcast)


Episode 182 – Pacific, Pope, Parishes, Practice (February 18, 2023)

The bishops from around the Pacific have gathered for a major meeting, with climate change among the key topics on the agenda. On the other side of the world, Pope Francis has again found himself having to explain comments he made in a media interview, this time on homosexuality and sin. Things appeared a little clearer in Australia, for a gathering of people focused on parish renewal, and in Nigeria, where a cardinal has tried to share the secrets of the country's high Mass attendance. And in our light story for the month, Anna, Don and James discuss – no, seriously – middle fingers. Ne'er a dull moment on The 15th Station.

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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin


Continent by continent, Pope's Synod on Synodality gathers steam
Around the world, Pope Francis's Synod on Synodality is moving full steam ahead as bishops gather at the continental level to discuss the concerns and priorities of their local churches, ahead of a major gathering in Rome later this year ...

Vatican conference aims to empower laity without 'clericalizing' them
Ahead of a high-profile Vatican conference on collaboration among laypeople and clergy, several Vatican officials stressed the importance of empowering laity without "clericalizing" them or, in the case of women, trying to "stake a claim" or to fill gender quotas ...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: 

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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